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April 19
Zoo Opens for the 2008 Season
Ready, set, ZOO! Every day is an adventure at the zoo, so
make plans for a visit today. Click here for
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April 26
Party for the Planet
Join us for Fort Wayne’s most amazing Earth Day
celebration! 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
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June 7-August 2
Creature Features
Chat with zoo keepers and learn more about the animals they
care for! Click
here for a schedule. |
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June 12
Year of the Frog
Have a “hoppy” day as you help us celebrate the Year of
the Frog! We’ll do the lily pad leap, make slime, meet real
frogs, and learn how to protect these fragile amphibians by
participating in Frog Watch. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free
with zoo admission.
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June 16-August 18
Summer Safari Day Camp
Spend an exciting week learning about animals, exploring the
zoo, and making new friends! Sessions available for ages
3-14. Fee charged. |
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June 20
Zoobilee
Join us for a gala evening under the stars complete with
live and silent auctions, delicious food, and unique
entertainment. Don’t miss the wildest party in town! 6:30 –
11:00 pm. Call Kelly Hagerman at 427-6836 for ticket
information or e-mail
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Note: As we prepare for Zoobilee, the Australian
Adventure will close at 12:00 noon and the entire zoo will
close at 4:00 p.m. |
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June 25
Norbert’s Birthday Party
Who’s that wearing a birthday hat? It’s Norbert, the
giant tortoise! Sign Norbert’s giant birthday card, watch as
keepers deliver his giant birthday cake, and guess how much
Norbert weighs! 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo
admission.
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July 11
Backstage Pass
Step behind the gates that say “Employees Only” to see
what happens backstage at the zoo! Take a tour of the Zoo
Diet Kitchen, peer into the 17,000 gallon fish tank from the
Aquarium workroom, and chat with zoo keepers during special
presentations. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo
admission.
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July 21
Zoo-Loo-Au
The picnic’s on us as we invite our Zoo Members out for
a special day of food and fun! Watch for details in your Zoo
to You Extra member newsletter.
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July 30
Animal Mask-Zoo-Rade Party
Dress up as your favorite animal and join our parade around
the zoo! Wear you own costume, or make an animal masks with
materials provided. Parade participants will be entered in a
drawing for special prizes! 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with
zoo admission.
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August 7
Animal Olympics
Go for the gold just like a real Olympic athlete—with a zoo
twist! Hop like a kangaroo, flap your wings like a bird, and
learn about the amazing abilities of nature’s critters.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free with zoo admission.
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Mondays and Tuesdays in September
Story Time
Preschoolers and their favorite adult can enjoy a story and
meet a friendly zoo animal.
10:30 a.m.
Free with zoo admission
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September 11
Drive You Wild Golf Outing
Tee up for the zoo! This WILD day of golf benefits the zoo’s
conservation and education programs. Call 427-6836 for
ticket information.
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October 12
Zoo Closes for the season
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October 17-31
Great Zoo Halloween
Join us for merry-not-scary fun at Fort Wayne #1 trick or
treat event! Open 6:00-8:30 p.m. weekdays; 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays. Fee charged.
Click here for more details... |
